Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Milky Way Over the Arizona Toadstools
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2015 is “The Milky Way Over the Arizona Toadstools,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: David Lane & R. Gendler (3 insets)). The original explanation runs about 158 words.
From the explanation
“Which is older — the rocks you see on the ground or the light you see from the sky? Usually its the rocks that are older, with their origin sediments deposited well before light left any of the stars or nebulas you see in the sky.”
— APOD editors, February 23, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 23, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David Lane & R. Gendler (3 insets)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 158 words